All posts by Francis Mitterrand

Mansory F9XX – Tempesta Celeste based on Ferrari SF90 Spider

March 10, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

One of the best tuner companies in the world, Mansory, has again prepared a special equipment kit for the Ferrari SF90 Spider. After the Mansory F9XX, based on the Ferrari SF90, was revealed last year, now the German tuner presents the Mansory F9XX – Tempesta Celeste.

Although the SF90 Spider is a powerful car with impressive performance, Mansory decided to add a few more horsepower. F9XX – Tempesta Celeste is powered by a 4.0 liter biturbo V8 engine combined with three electric motors now has a total power of 1,100 hp (809 kW) and 723 lb-ft (980 Nm) of torque. That’s a significant increase in power considering that the standard SF90 Spider has 780 hp (574 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. It reaches 62 mph in just 2.4 seconds with a top speed of 221 mph (355 km/h).

The extreme aerodynamic package brings a new, more impressive look to the supercar from Maranello. There are new lightweight carbon body components, a two-piece rear spoiler featuring an additional LED curved line, modified suspension, a new set of lightweight 21″ and 22″ forged wheels wrapped in 255/30 ZR21 (front) and 335/25 ZR22 (rear) tires.

Inside, the carbon seats are upholstered in high-quality leather, which also covers the dashboard, door panels and armrests, and there are light blue floor mats.

Mansory will produce only three examples of the Mansory F9XX – Tempesta Celeste. The price of the equipment kit is not known.

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Source: Mansory

News

Donkervoort will produce 25 new F22 ultralight cars

March 10, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In late 2022, the Dutch company unveiled a limited edition ultra-light car, the Donkervoort F22. The plan was to produce only 75 examples, however, as the first 50 cars have already been sold, the company announced that they intend to produce another 25 examples.

The F22 is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with 500 hp (368 kW) and 472 lb-ft (640 Nm) of torque, which is enough to push the 750 kg car to 62 mph in just 2.5 seconds. , 124 mph (200 km/h) in 7.5 seconds with a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h). Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission.

The car continues the story of the previous model D8 GTO, which is shaping the future and carrying the heritage. It sets new standards in speed, handling, driving purity, design and everyday usability. It is based on a tubular steel-aluminum chassis, which does not lose grip in turns even with a force of 2.15G. It is equipped with a removable Twin Targa carbon-fibre roof, hydraulic ride-height adjustment, active suspension and a new brake system. It is mounted on Nankang 18 and 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in ARI 235/40 (front) and 275/35 (rear) tires.

Inside, the cabin is adorned with Recaro seats with six-point harnesses. The Donkervoort F22 represents a real analogy in the digital world because the driver cannot count on the power steering system and brakes, and the only help to the independent suspension is the optional hydraulic system with which the car can be raised from the ground by an additional 35 millimeters.

The starting price is EUR 245,000.

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Source: Donkervoort

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1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider sold for $18 million

March 9, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

At the 1960 Geneva Motor Show Ferrari unveiled one of the most notable GT cars, the Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider. It was produced until 1963, and only 106 cars left the production lines, of which 56 were with short wheelbase chassis. One of them, a 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider, sold for $18,045,000 USD.

The car has the number 3099 GT and is one of only 37 examples with covered headlights. It is finished in the special shade Azzurro Metallizzato MM 16240, which adorned some 250 GT models with Pininfarina bodies produced between 1960 and 1962.

As a new car, it was delivered to the USA and exhibited at the New York International Auto Show in April 1962. After that, it was transported to the West Coast (Hollywood, California), where it stayed for several years. In 1970, the car crashed into a curb, and the suspension, brakes and exhaust system were damaged. In 1972, Charles Betz and Fred Peters bought it for $2,400 and restored it in the early 2000s. After that, it received the Ferrari Classiche certificate and won numerous awards at exhibitions over the past two decades.

The Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider is powered by a 3.0L CC SOHC Tipo 168/61 V-12 engine with 240 hp (177 kW) and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox.

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